Medical Assistant

Loyal Source; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform both administrative and clinical tasks in the clinical setting, including taking vital signs and preparing for exams. The role also involves cleaning exam rooms and equipment, maintaining medical records, and guiding claimants to ensure smooth office operations.

Pay rate is $21.51 per hour. Candidates should have BLS certification and strong EMR skills. Loyal Source emphasizes equal opportunity and support for veterans and military spouses.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with claimants effectively.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency with computer systems for electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to follow established medical protocols and safety guidelines.
• Up-to-date BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs (blood pressure and pulse).
• Prepare claimant for examination (ECG testing/PFT).
• Draw blood for lab tests.
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Perform Electrocardiogram and upload for official reading.
• Calibrate equipment (PFT machine daily, AED monthly).
• Chaperone claimant during an examination.
• Check-in/Check-out claimants.
• Order entry for diagnostic testing (labs/sleep study/X-rays/PFTs).
• Review medical records.
• Answer phone calls and greet claimants.
• Manage clinic flow.
• Maintain medical supplies (order as inventory low and remove expired items).

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Multitasking

EMR proficiency

Safety protocols

BLS certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Medical Assistant

Performs both administrative and clinical tasks in the clinical setting, including taking vital signs, preparing for exams (equipment and exam rooms), cleaning of both exam rooms and equipment after completion of examination, maintaining medical records, confirming appointments, essentially acting as a bridge between the examiner and the claimant to ensure smooth office operations.

Pay Rate: $21.51/ hour

Key responsibilities of a medical assistant:

• Clinical duties:
• Take vital signs (blood pressure and pulse)
• Prepare claimant for examination (Electrocardiogram testing/Pulmonary Function Testing)
• Draw blood for lab tests
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing
• Perform Electrocardiogram - uploading for official reading
• Calibrate equipment (Pulmonary Function machine - daily, AED - monthly)
• Chaperone claimant during an examination
• Administrative duties:
• Check-in/Check-out claimants
• Order entry for diagnostic testing (labs/sleep study/X-rays/PFTs)
• Review of medical records
• Answer phone calls and greet claimants
• Manage clinic flow
• Maintain medical supplies(order as inventory is low and remove expiring/expired items)

Required skills for a medical assistant:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with claimants effectively
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate claimant record's review
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency with computer systems for electronic medical records (EMR)
• Ability to follow established medical protocols and safety guidelines
• Up-to-date BLS certification

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you have a disability or medical condition and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this step of the hiring process, you may request an alternative method or accommodation at any time by contacting Human Resources at [e-mail].

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This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors.